The artist is performing a series of shows on his farewell tour of the country following controversy during his last visit in 2018
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The musician Roger Waters performed the first of seven shows for Brazil On Tuesday evening 24, in Brasília, the Brit’s team took advantage of the large screens to deliver news about the show to fans before appearing on stage. The first was about avoiding the use of mobile phones at the event, but the second was particularly about spreading the word on social media. “Ladies and gentlemen, please take a seat. The show is about to start. Before we get started, two public messages. Out of consideration for other spectators, please turn off your cell phones first. Second, if you’re one of those people who says, “I love this.” Pink Floyd“But I can’t stand Roger’s politics,” you might as well retire to the bar now. Thank you,” the statement said. The singer arrived in Brazil this week and met with President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, First Lady Janja Lula and musician Paulo Miklos. This is the first time he comes to Brazil after the controversies of the last tour in 2018. Waters remains in Brazil for at least 18 more days. Until November 12th, the bassist will perform in Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte, Porto Alegre, Curitiba and twice in São Paulo. Tickets are still available in all cities.
🚨NOW: Message on the screens before the start of the Roger Waters show in Brasília:
“If you’re one of those people who says, ‘I love Pink Floyd, but I can’t stand Roger’s politics,’ then you might as well retreat to the bar now.”
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